Fan’s View: Not Even Outraged, Simply Overrun by the Overlong NASCAR Season
I’d like to see everyone raise their hands who was gobsmacked that Kyle Busch drove Ron Hornaday into the wall, then didn’t apologize instantly. Anybody?
Cup Series
NASCAR Fines Kyle Busch, Placed on Probation for Rest of 2011
Kyle Busch has been cleared by NASCAR to race at Phoenix. The sanctioning body has fined Busch $50,000, placing him on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.
Tony Stewart Dominates to Claim 4th Chase Victory of 2011 at Texas
“We’re controlling our own destiny,” Tony Stewart said. “Today is a perfect example of that.”
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 Texas Fall Race Recap
If you were watching Sunday’s race as its own unique event, it was a long, tedious afternoon.
Monday Morning Teardown: 2 Men, 2 Weeks, 1 Title, Let the Fireworks Begin
In victory lane, Smoke said, “I don’t have to say anything, do I? I think our performance here today speaks for itself.”
Bowles-Eye View: From Cocky to Crippled, the Snowball Effect Spiraling at Joe Gibbs Racing
It’s Texas, 2011 and everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing is wondering when, if ever, things are going to start being OK once again.
David vs. Goliath: Geoff Bodine’s Rough Return Lowlight for Underdogs
In north Texas, points leaders Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards duked it out on the racetrack. But what about the guys a little further back in the garage?
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2011 AAA Texas 500
There was a lot of shuffling at the top on Sunday, but in the end, Martin Truex Jr. had what may be the quietest top 10 of all.
Numbers Game: 2011 AAA Texas 500
2 – drivers to win four races in a single Chase. Tony Stewart joined Jimmie Johnson as the only drivers to do so.
Running Their Mouth: 2011 AAA Texas 500
Tony Stewart proved he can not only talk the talk, but walk the walk, in terms of his championship pursuit.